HP ENVY 24 vs NEC MultiSync P242W

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Faster response time
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The HP ENVY 24 has a response time of 7msms, but the NEC MultiSync P242W is an 8msms response time PC monitor (1ms slower).
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The response time on a PC monitor is a measure of how quickly the monitor reacts to image data sent by the computer's graphics card. Fast response times are particularly important for gamers, who should ideally look for a response time of 8 milliseconds or less.

A faster (shorter) response time is better because fast moving graphics will appear smoother and the gaming experience will feel more responsive.

A lot lighter
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The HP ENVY 24 has a weight of 5.2kgg, however the NEC MultiSync P242W is a 6.8kgg weight PC monitor (1.6g heavier).

Cheaper by $786

The HP ENVY 24 costs $785.51 less than the NEC MultiSync P242W.

Vastly better user reviews

The average user review score of the HP ENVY 24 is 89% based on 9 reviews, however the average rating of the NEC MultiSync P242W is 60% (based on 1 review).

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A bit bigger screen size
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The NEC MultiSync P242W has a screen size of 24"", however the HP ENVY 24 is only a 23.8"" PC monitor (0.2" smaller).
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The display diagonal is a measure of the size of the monitor. It is measured from one corner of the screen to the diagonally opposite corner of the screen.

A bigger display diagonal means that the screen will be larger and better for displaying lots of content or for seeing the detail in photos and videos.

The NEC MultiSync P242W is an 8msms response time PC monitor. That's 1ms slower than the HP ENVY 24 (8msms).
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The response time on a PC monitor is a measure of how quickly the monitor reacts to image data sent by the computer's graphics card. Fast response times are particularly important for gamers, who should ideally look for a response time of 8 milliseconds or less.

A faster (shorter) response time is better because fast moving graphics will appear smoother and the gaming experience will feel more responsive.